Michael Young
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy prorumors.com Buried in the "It's a Madd, Madd, World…" section of the New York Daily News, columnist Bill Madden calls the Phillies in "full panic mode" and "ready to make a pitch for Michael Young". Madden writes: "The likelihood that No. 3 hitter Chase Utley is going to miss the […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy MLBlogs.com So, once again reports surfaced connecting the Philadelphia Phillies to Texas Rangers' infielder Michael Young. What would it take for the Phillies to acquire him? Here is what we know: 1) The Texas Rangers have already displaced their all-star infielder from second base and shortstop in recent years. Signing […]
Yesterday, word broke out that before the 4 PM deadline for trading passed, the New York Yankees had caught wind that Phillies' third baseman Michael Young would waive his no-trade clause for them if a deal could be put in place. There was no deal put in place, but it was later reported that the […]
As the trade deadline passed this afternoon at 4 PM ET, many of us were shocked at what the Phillies' front office had done – or not done – this July 31st. As other teams made their bids and sold their assets the Phillies stood pat and did not sell or buy any body. While […]
The Phillies snapped their eight-game losing streak last night with a 7-3 win over the Giants in last night's series opener. The Phils got a jump start on Barry Zito, who allowed five earned runs in four innings. Carlos Ruiz and Michael Young went deep last night. Young went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run. John […]
Yesterday, it was reported that Michael Young would waive his no-trade clause in order to be traded to the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox, who landed starting pitcher Jake Peavy, seem to be off the board for Young and it seems that although they really like Young, no rumors have been reported. Another team, […]
Whether you like it or not, Michael Young is the most likely Phillie to be traded before tomorrow's 4 PM ET. deadline. Young, who has been rumored to be involved in a trade that could potentially send himself and teammate Cliff Lee to the Boston Red Sox in return for prospects. Although Ruben Amaro Jr. […]
As rumors spread and deals become on the verge of completing, there is still a game to play. The Phillies, who have lost eight straight games, will open up a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants. With talk of Cliff Lee and Michael Young being close to having tickets out of Philly become more […]
24 hours remain for teams to sell, buy and trade their players in an effort to either clear house or improve their roster for a play off run. The Phillies are definite sellers this July 31st, but so far have not made a fire sale. Unlike last year when the Phillies traded Hunter Pence and […]
Apparently short on relievers with 5.75 ERAs, the Phillies have expressed interest in Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain, reports Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Feinsand indicated that Michael Young could be the one dealt. A Young-for-Chamberlain deal would be a matter of dumping salary. National League sources say the Phillies are amenable […]
